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#4854748 Posted on: 06/24/2014 04:11 PM
one of these on a test bench would be perfect, if done well would be incredible imo.
gpu would need backplate.
i was talking about the plastic cover. About the backplate, i agree that on a gpu it has a sense, but an atx motherboard secured to a case or a bench test with his 9 screws,i don't think it has rigidity problems.
one of these on a test bench would be perfect, if done well would be incredible imo.
gpu would need backplate.
i was talking about the plastic cover. About the backplate, i agree that on a gpu it has a sense, but an atx motherboard secured to a case or a bench test with his 9 screws,i don't think it has rigidity problems.
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#4854754 Posted on: 06/24/2014 04:17 PM
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
great board but i don't like the thermal armor. I absolutely prefer to look at the components, not only to appreciate the hi-tech stuff inside the case with my geek-eye 
, but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.
, but also to control, remove easily dust, and first of all i want fresh and direct air on every component of the board, to ensure max lifespan to my stuff.If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
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#4854770 Posted on: 06/24/2014 04:37 PM
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
You and me both I am going to be getting a Asus z97 pro board and hoping that is just as good if not better than my old Gigabyte board that I have currently.
Also there is a Sabertooth board with out the thermal armor which is cheaper in price.
If you look around, there are some reviews that show that the thermal armor is better in some areas compared to conventional motherboards (open air). From what I remember, it's no worse than normal motherboards in terms of cooling in any part.
Only reason I've got it on my desk waiting for the 4790k is for the 5 year warranty. I'm on my 4th 750i sli ftw, so I'm hoping that ASUS has better quality, but I need proof first.
You and me both I am going to be getting a Asus z97 pro board and hoping that is just as good if not better than my old Gigabyte board that I have currently.
Also there is a Sabertooth board with out the thermal armor which is cheaper in price.
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#4854781 Posted on: 06/24/2014 04:54 PM
Nice board but here in Portugal the Deluxe version costs more 20 to 40€ and for that amount i think the Deluxe is a better option.
Nice board but here in Portugal the Deluxe version costs more 20 to 40€ and for that amount i think the Deluxe is a better option.
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one of these on a test bench would be perfect, if done well would be incredible imo.
gpu would need backplate.